Brooke Gilchrist
Okotoks,AB
Summary
Highly-motivated dental hygienist with desire to take on new challenges. Have spent years working with the indigenous population. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Blue Sky Dental
High Level, Alberta
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Understanding and use of sensitivity, confidentiality and respect when speaking with patients
- Adaptable to constantly changing schedule
- Confident and respectful in working with individuals of diverse ethnic backgrounds and religions
- Sterilization of all tools to surgical standards
- Taking of accurate, concise patient notes
- Productively completing work in an environment where there is little room for error.
Dental Hygienist
Village Lane Dental
Okotoks, Alberta
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Compassionate treatment of immune-compromised patients with empathy
- Asking pertinent questions in screening for possible symptoms related to health conditions
- Demonstrated ability to use precision and focus while working in the small space of the mouth
- Use of digital equipment with radiographs
- Extensive use of various computer programs for use in patient charts and radiographs.
Dental Hygienist
Rocky Ridge Dental
Calgary, Alberta
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Efficiently Setting up/Taking down of operatories
- Effectively multi-tasking throughout the day
- Appropriately using non-medical terms to help patients understand procedures
- Use of diode laser as adjunct therapy to scaling and root planning.
- Applied fluoride treatments to protect teeth against cavities.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Pravleen Budihal
Calgary, Alberta
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Adept at building rapport with patients to assist them in being comfortable with procedures being completed
- Confidence working independently in the office as the dentist was off on the days I worked.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
Dental Hygienist
The Dental Centre
Orem, Utah
04.2007 - 07.2009
- Use of local anesthesia and sharps on a frequent basis in patient treatment
- Extensive experience treating periodontally involved patients.
Education
Degree in Dental Hygiene with Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Sedation -
Utah College of Dental Hygiene
01.2007
General Studies -
Brigham Young University-Idaho
01.2003
Completion of Soft Tissue Diode Laser Course for use in LBR and LAPT
Skills
- BLS-HCP certified
- Quick Learner
- Well Organized
- Adaptable
- Genuine
- Dental Health Promotion
- Patient Education
- Sealant Application
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Blue Sky Dental
10.2019 - 08.2021
Dental Hygienist
Village Lane Dental
06.2015 - 07.2019
Dental Hygienist
Rocky Ridge Dental
01.2010 - 08.2015
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Pravleen Budihal
08.2009 - 08.2010
Dental Hygienist
The Dental Centre
04.2007 - 07.2009
Degree in Dental Hygiene with Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Sedation -
Utah College of Dental Hygiene
General Studies -
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Completion of Soft Tissue Diode Laser Course for use in LBR and LAPT
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